Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
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Minnetrista, MN
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The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Minnetrista, MN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CR 15, I 494, Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on CR 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 15 | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| I 494 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,224 veh/hr typical · worst 3,798
Quietest
2 AM
~77 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
41.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 84 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Minnetrista, MN.
Start on CR 10
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 494
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 12
Take the exit
Continue on CR 15
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 15 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.85 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Maple Grove on Monday
Local time
2:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Minnetrista on Monday
Local time
2:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
21.8 mi in 38m, mostly highway — 10.4 mi of that is on CR 15.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 15 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
173 ft
Total Descent
152 ft
Highest Point
1,003 ft
~20.2 mi in
Elevation Range
68 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maple Grove, MN and Minnetrista, MN, road signs point toward Cr 15 West and Lake Minnetonka.
Cr 15 West
Lake Minnetonka
Founded 1858
Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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